Dr. Shawn Bergman has been named director of the Walker College of Business Professional Education Program at Appalachian State University.
Bergman, who has previously served as a member of the program's advisory committee, will begin work as director of the program Fall 2018.
In this role, Bergman will develop the college's professional education offerings, consult with faculty, recruit new clients and collaborate with the professional education advisory committee.
Bergman is an associate professor of industrial-organizational psychology and human resource management at Appalachian and has spent his career applying evidence-based practices to address issues for a wide variety of private and public sector clients.
"Shawn has extensive experience working with the business community and is well-known for having founded or co-founded a number of initiatives on campus, including the Office of Research Consultation and the Center for Analytics Research and Education," said Dr. Sandy Vannoy, associate dean for graduate programs and research in the Walker College. "We are excited to have Shawn join the team as we continue to expand our program offerings to meet the needs of our stakeholders."
Bergman earned his PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the Haslam College of Business at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Inquiries about the Walker College's Professional Education Program should be directed to professional@appstate.edu or 828-262-2922.
About Appalachian's Professional Education Program
The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University offers professional education programs to develop leadership skills and abilities in the regional business community. Addressing specific, real-work challenges, the college's professional education program delivers content through flexible, short-term opportunities for professionals and managers. Designed to give client organizations a competitive advantage, the program allows industry professionals the same transformational experiences afforded to Appalachian's undergraduate and graduate students, but with customizable content and tailored format. Program duration can be day-long or multi-week, depending on what best suits the company. Programs may be geared toward certificate programs. Learn more at business.appstate.edu/professional.
Shawn Bergman, Director of the Walker College of Business Professional Education Program at Appalachian State University
